Not just a drink, matcha is a way to slow down, refocus, and reconnect with your senses. At Marukyu Koyamaen, every tin of premium Japanese matcha powder begins in the lush tea fields of Uji, Kyoto, Japanโs most celebrated green tea region. Here, the tea bushes are carefully shaded for over 30 days before hand-picked young leaves are gently stone-ground into a fine, vibrant powder.
This meticulous process captures the essence of ceremonial grade matcha โ a bright emerald hue, delicate aroma, and smooth umami finish that speaks of craftsmanship perfected over 350 years. From morning energy to mindful tea moments, Marukyu Koyamaen offers the best matcha for every lifestyle โ whether youโre seeking balance, creativity, or a touch of calm in your day.
Exploring Japanese Tea
Unlock the Full Potential of Premium Green Tea
Japanโs rich tea culture centers on green tea, one of the three main types of tea worldwide, alongside fully fermented black tea and partially fermented oolong tea. The majority of Japanese teas are green teas, carefully processed to preserve the vibrant green color of the leaves, which keeps the tea rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Among all Japanese tea producers, Marukyu Koyamaen stands out for its centuries of expertise, premium shade-grown leaves, and unmatched quality, offering the ultimate green tea experience for both health and flavor.
Japanese tea cultivation generally follows two methods:
- Open-field cultivation โ tea plants are grown under direct sunlight, producing leaves for popular teas like sencha.
- Shaded cultivation โ tea plants are covered to reduce sunlight exposure, resulting in leaves of exceptional quality and richness. These shade-grown leaves are used to produce matcha and gyokuro, Japanโs premium teas, celebrated worldwide for their vibrant color, rich flavor, and concentrated nutrients.
Directly sourced from Marukyu Koyamaen’s own tea gardens in Uji, each batch is carefully cultivated for freshness, sustainability, and superior flavor. No matter what’s your preferance – Matcha, Hojicha, Genmaicha, Gyokuro, or Sencha, every tin you receive contains a legacy of craftsmanship, respect for nature, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Why Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha Is Good for You?
๐ฟCalm Energy & Focus๐ฟ
Balanced caffeine and L-theanine provide sustained alertness and mental clarity without jitters.
๐ฟMaximum Antioxidants๐ฟ
High catechin (EGCG) levels help neutralize free radicals and support skin health more effectively than standard green tea.
๐ฟNatural Detox Support๐ฟ
Shade-grown leaves rich in chlorophyll promote detoxification and liver health.
๐ฟLow-Calorie, Nutrient-Packed๐ฟ
Only 3โ4 calories per gram, full of vitamins A, C, E, and essential minerals.
Combining centuries of expertise with meticulous cultivation, Marukyu Koyamaen ensure maximum health benefits, superior flavor, and authentic matcha experience.
Find Your Perfect Shade of Green
Not all matcha is created equal โ Marukyu Koyamaen offers a range of matcha tailored to different tastes, purposes, and experience levels.
You will find the one you love!
| Matcha Type | Products | Key Points |
| Entry-Level | Yugen, Wako | Approachable, easy-to-use, everyday enjoyment |
| Premium | Aoarashi, Isuzu | Versatile, high-quality for daily enjoyment |
| Ceremonial Grade | Kiwami Choan, Unkaku | Authentic traditional experience, premium quality |
| Culinary Grade | Wakatake, Cooking Matcha | Robust flavor, perfect for recipes, retains color |
| Limited Edition | Gabaron Matcha, Marutou Matcha | Premium taste, high-end Japanese tea experience |
| Brew Matcha | Awaraku, Suzukumo | Freeze-drying technology, ready to enjoy |
| Sweetened Matcha | Matcha Mix, Sweetened Matcha โ Excellent | Ready-to-drink, lightly sweet, easy and tasty |
| Low Caffeine Matcha | Low Caffeine Matcha | Helpful for regulating blood pressure and preventing cancer |
| Seasonal Matcha | Tsubokiri Matcha | Autumn-only, for the โTsubokiri seasonโ of chanoyu |
Entry-Level
For beginners and casual drinkers
Yugen
- Best-selling home ceremonial matcha
- Refreshing grassy aroma with a well-balanced flavor thatโs between mild bitterness and umami
Wako
- Refreshing aroma, rich umami, with fresh sweet aftertaste and a light, smooth finish.
- Ideal for daily tea, thin tea
Premium
For everyday drinkers, versatile, high-quality matcha for daily enjoyment
Aoarashi
- Smooth body, refreshing flavor and authentic taste
- Recommended for making thin tea
- Perfect for mixing with milk or cream to make confectionery
Isuzu
- Refreshing grassy aroma with a well-balanced flavor between mild bitterness and umami
- Ideal for daily tea, thin tea, lattes, and smoothiesy
Ceremonial Grade
Authentic traditional experience
Finest young leaves, hand-picked and stone-ground. Best enjoyed as usucha (thin tea) or koicha (thick tea). Velvety texture, vibrant green, naturally sweet aroma.
Kiwami Choan
- Award-winning ceremonial-grade matcha, honored at The Leafies 2022
- Luxurious and refined, representing the ultimate expression of Marukyu Koyamaenโs craftsmanship
- Ideal for both thick and thin tea
Unkaku
- A vivid umami and gentle sweetness that evolves into a refined, lingering aftertaste
- Features a soft, smooth finish with a sweet aroma and rich flavor.
- Ideal for daily tea, thin tea
- Ideal for both thick and thin tea
Culinary Grade
Baking, ice cream, savory dishes or top decorations. Retains vivid color even after heating.
Wakatake
- Bright pear-green color and well-balanced notes of bitterness, astringency, and umami
- Best-selling choice for cafรฉs
- Performs excellently in both high-temperature baking and low-temperature desserts
- Ideal for making daily matcha lattes, premium sweets, whipping cream, and baked goods
Cooking Matcha
- Comes in a convenient sifter can for effortless sprinkling, mixing, and blending
- Moderate bitterness and astringency enhances the authentic matcha flavor in any dish
- Ideal for baking, desserts, smoothies, or savory recipes
Limited Edition
For your special needs, Marukyu Koyamaenโs combines traditional craftsmanship with scientifically supported wellness benefits.
Gabaron Matcha
- Unique innovation by Marukyu Koyamaen
- High ฮณ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content – 2.3 times higher than regular matcha – helps support healthy blood pressure regulation and promote relaxation
- Ideal for thin tea and latte
Marutou Matcha
- Freeze-drying technology for quick, easy preparation
- Research has shown minowarin helps lower blood glucose levels, making this matcha ideal for those mindful of sugar balance
- Ideal for thin tea and latte
Brew Matcha
Formulated to dissolve easily in cold water without clumping. Ideal for iced matcha drinks, smoothies, or summer refreshment.
Awaraku
- Freeze-drying technology for quick, easy preparation
- Simply add cold water, ice cube and shake well
- Ideal for cold brew
Suzukumo
- Freeze-drying technology for quick, easy preparation
- Simply add cold water, ice cube and shake well
- Ideal for cold brew
Sweetened Matcha
Lightly sweetened for those who prefer a naturally sweeter cup or want a ready-to-drink option. Convenient and flavorful.
Matcha Mix
- Stone-mill-ground Matcha mixed with sugar
- Mix it with cold water, carbonated water or milk in the ratio 1:10 to make beverages
- Ideal for multipurpose, such as latte, sprinkling on desserts, ice cream and cakes
Sweetened Matcha โ Excellent
- An abundance of delicate Uji Matcha, characterized by a lightly sweet yet rich flavor
- Ideal for cold brew
Low Caffeine Matcha
Perfect for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and anyone seeking a gentler, healthier way to enjoy matcha.
Low Caffeine Matcha
- Innovative water-extraction technology to reduce caffeine naturally
- Retains over 90% of natural theanine, amino acids, and EGCG antioxidants
- Contains 80% less caffeine than regular matcha, making it suitable for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those sensitive to caffeine
- Same rich flavor and health benefits as traditional matcha
Seasonal Matcha
This seasonal matcha is crafted exclusively for a single harvest and is available only during this period each year.
Tsubokiri Matcha
- Autumn Limited Edition autumn-only Matcha is specially blended for the โTsubokiri seasonโ of chanoyu
- Craft from tea leaves and store in low-temperature pots for six months (โtsubokiri chaโ) to develop rich umami and sweetness
- Gentle sweetness, slight astringency with robust, lingering umami
- Ideal for both thick and thin tea
From Leaf to Powder:
Marukyu Koyamaen Made Matcha an Art
Every tin of Marukyu Koyamaen matcha begins long before the first sip โ in the misty hills of Uji, Kyoto, where precision and patience define every step.
1. Growth
Only once a year, during a short harvest season, the finest young tea leaves are hand-picked at their peak freshness.
2. Shading
Weeks before the harvest, the tea bushes are shaded with traditional reed screens to reduce sunlight by over half, allowing the leaves to develop a rich green hue, high chlorophyll content, and a naturally sweet umami flavor.
3. Steam & Dry
Immediately after picking, the leaves are steamed, dried, and refined into Tencha, preserving their nutrients and vibrant color.
4. Stone Grinding
Through a slow, meticulous process, Tencha is ground with granite stone mills, producing just 30-40 grams of matcha per hour. This deliberate pace prevents heat damage and ensures an exceptionally fine, silky powder that dissolves smoothly and creates the signature creamy froth.
At every stage โ from cultivation and shading to steaming and grinding โ Marukyu Koyamaen maintains strict quality control and blends centuries of craftsmanship with modern precision. This is not just matcha; itโs the result of generations of mastery, where every detail is cared for. The quality speaks for itself โ refined, authentic, and truly worth its price.
Marukyu Koyamaen: The Benchmark of Premium Matcha
When it comes to selecting truly premium matcha, several key factors define its quality โ and Marukyu Koyamaen sets the gold standard in each one.
1. Vivid Green Colour
High-quality matcha shines with a bright, emerald hue โ a sign of young, shade-grown leaves and expert processing. Marukyu Koyamaenโs matcha, cultivated in Ujiโs nutrient-rich soil and carefully shaded before harvest, achieves this unmistakable brilliance naturally.
2. Silky Texture
The brandโs traditional granite stone mills grind Tencha into an ultra-fine powder ensuring a smooth whisk, velvety froth, and luxurious mouthfeel unmatched by industrially produced teas.
3. Fresh Aroma
Open a tin of Marukyu Koyamaen, and youโll notice its fresh, grassy fragrance with subtle sweetness โ a testament to meticulous freshness control and airtight, light-proof packaging that locks in aroma and nutrients.
4. Refined Taste
Each sip delivers an elegant balance of sweet umami and gentle bitterness, with a creamy depth that only early-harvest, hand-picked leaves can provide. Every batch reflects the harmony of nature and craftsmanship perfected over centuries.
5. Authentic Origin
Sourced directly from Marukyu Koyamaenโs own tea gardens in Uji, Kyoto, Japanโs historic tea-growing region, every leaf is cultivated, processed, and blended under one roof โ guaranteeing authenticity, traceability, and purity.
Marukyu Koyamaen matcha embodies every hallmark of top-tier matcha โ vivid color, fine texture, refined taste, and heritage you can trust. Itโs premium, purposeful, and worth every cup.
Why Choose Marukyu Koyamaen?
- For over 300 centuries, Marukyu Koyamaen has perfected the art of tea production in Uji, Kyoto โ Japanโs most celebrated region for premium matcha.
- Marukyu Koyamaen’s philosophy: preserve tradition, embrace innovation, and deliver matcha that honors both nature and craftsmanship.
Our Quality Promise
โ Unmatched Purity & Safety
Every batch is rigorously tested for bacteria, yeast, and other impurities to ensure itโs safe and clean for daily consumption.
โ Taste & Aroma Perfection
Our chief tea masters and technical inspectors constantly evaluate the color, flavor, and aroma to guarantee a perfectly balanced profile โ smooth, vibrant, and rich in umami.
โ Exceptional Freshness & Color
Using a unique drying system and Infrared Optical Moisture Meters, we preserve freshness and prevent oxidation. A Colorimeter verifies that every matcha retains its signature bright green hue.
โ Silky Smooth Texture
Advanced grinding and particle control ensure every tin of matcha blends effortlessly, creating a fine, creamy froth with each whisk.
Recognized Heritage & Innovation
- Marukyu Koyamaen is trusted by Japanโs leading tea schools, shrines, temples, and luxury hotels, and has earned multiple awards for excellence.
- Continuous innovation โ including several patented techniques such as matcha paste development โ Marukyu Koyamaen ensures the teas remain at the forefront of both tradition and technology.
- Each tin of Marukyu Koyamaen matcha reflects a legacy of craftsmanship, purity, and respect for nature, allowing tea lovers worldwide to experience the authentic taste of matcha at its finest.
Discover More Matcha
Naoki Matcha
Superior Blend
- First-harvest leaves from Uji, Kyoto, giving it strong provenance and authenticity.
- Bright emerald-green color and rich aroma noted by reviewers.
- Smooth, well-balanced flavor that works both for traditional tea and lattes.
- Large tin size for a ceremonial-grade at an accessible entry price.
Ippodo Tea
Horai Matcha
- Well rated and trusted by Ippodo as a key recommended blend โ often suggested for those new to the brand.
- Strong brand heritage, backed by Ippodoโs centuries-old reputation.
- Smooth texture, dissolves and froths well, making it suitable for both usucha, koicha, and lattes.
Jade Leaf
Organic Ceremonial Matcha
- Certified USDA Organic and made from premium first-harvest tea leaves โ a rare combination.
- Smooth flavor profile with mild bitterness and easy to drink, making it beginner-friendly while still ceremonial.
- Good value in the ceremonial category โ many find it a strong choice for quality vs price.
Chaism
Pure Organic Matcha Powder
- 100% USDA certified organic, gluten-free, vegan, GMO-free, and contains no additives or sugar.
- Ground finely for easy whisking and minimal clumping.
- Suitable for traditional tea, lattes, smoothies, or light baking.
How to Prepare Matcha?
Must Try Matcha Recipes
Classic Matcha (Yugen)
- Sifting the Yugen about 1.5g – 2g (according to your preference)into a prewarmed tea bowl to remove clumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Use softwater, ideally between 70ยฐC and 85ยฐC, to preserve the teaโs delicate umami and aroma. Add about 70ml (2.4 oz) of water to the bowl, then whisk briskly with a chasen (bamboo whisk) in quick, back-and-forth motions until a fine, creamy foam forms on top.
Matcha Latte (Isuzu)
- Use about 2g of Isuzu and 50ml of warm milk, adjusting to taste.
- Sift the powder first for a smooth texture, then whisk briskly until a rich layer of foam appears.
- Add a touch of sugar or honey if you prefer a hint of sweetness.
- Add ice cubes to cool it down.
Matcha Pancake (Wakatake)
- Whisk together 100g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp Wakatake powder.
- Add 1 egg, 100ml milk, and 1 tbsp melted butter, stirring until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled pan over low heat and pour in the batter. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until golden.
- Serve warm with honey, whipped cream, or fresh fruits for a deliciously fragrant, antioxidant-rich breakfast.
The Art of Matcha, Perfected with Marukyu Koyamaen
To truly appreciate the refined taste of Marukyu Koyamaen matcha, preparation is as important as quality. The right tools help you unlock the teaโs full aroma, texture, and color โ just as intended by centuries of Uji tea masters.
Chasen
(Bamboo Whisk)
Handcrafted to create a fine, velvety foam
Chawan
(Tea Bowl)
Wide and balanced for elegant whisking and aroma release
Chasen Holder
Allow the tines to air dry in their intended shape.
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Explore curated tool kit for a smooth, mindful matcha-making experience.
FAQ
How should I store Marukyu Koyamaen matcha?
For keeping the best quality, matcha should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place, sealed tightly to prevent air exposure. Once opened, refrigerate promptly, reseal firmly. Unopened matcha cans can be frozen to preserve freshness for several months. Before opening refrigerated or frozen matcha, allow it to return to room temperature to prevent condensation and clumping.
Does matcha contain caffeine?
Yes, about 60โ70 mg of caffeine per standard serving of matcha (about 2 grams or 1 teaspoon) . Thatโs roughly half the caffeine of a typical cup of coffee (which has around 120 mg).
Matchaโs caffeine is slowly released thanks to the amino acid L-theanine, which promotes calm focus rather than jittery energy. Provides sustained alertness and mental clarity โ perfect for studying, working, or meditation.
How many calories are in matcha?
A standard serving of matcha (about 2 grams or 1 teaspoon) contains around 5 calories.
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